Average Registered Nurse Salary

$45.87/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Portland, OR is $45.87 per hour. This is 35% lower than the Oregon average of $61.87.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Portland, OR compared to State and National Averages

$45.87/hour

Portland, OR

1% higher than the US average.

$61.87/hour

Oregon

27% higher than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$69/hour

This is 34% higher than the Portland average of $45.87.

Loveland, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 19% higher than the Portland average of $45.87.

Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 19% higher than the Portland average of $45.87.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Portland?

Adventist Health pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Pennant Services ($57). Adventist Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the Portland, OR average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Adventist Health pays 43% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Adventist Health$66$68
Pennant Services$57$57

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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